Discuss Denise Gottfredson's research into after-schools programs in Maryland. Explain your view on after-school programs; include in your view who should be responsible for funding such programs
What will be an ideal response?
• In a large-scale study of after-school programs in the state of Maryland, Denise Gottfredson and her colleagues found that participation in the programs reduced delinquent behavior among children in middle school but not elementary school.
• The researchers found that increasing intentions not to use drugs as well as positive peer associations were the key reasons for the favorable effects on delinquency among the older children.
• Interestingly, decreasing the time spent unsupervised or increasing the involvement in constructive activities was found to play no significant role.
• In another evaluation of an after-school program—the All Stars program for middle school students—no differences were observed in delinquency, substance use, and other problem behaviors among youths who participated in the program compared to a similar group of youths who did not.
• Limited time to achieve full implementation and potential deviance training were identified as key factors for the program's inability to produce positive change.
• Student views will vary.
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